Grilled beef patties baked on a pizza round with Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses and tomato sauce.

Yield: 24 servings

INGREDIENTS

QUANTITY

DIRECTIONS

1. Sauté onions and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in tomatoes and herbs; remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper.

Onions, chopped

3 cups

Garlic, minced

1 ounce

Olive oil

1/4 cup

Tomatoes, seeded and diced

2 quarts

Fresh chopped herbs

1 1/3

Dried herbs

3 tablespoons

Salt

as needed

Ground black pepper

as needed

2. Grill beef patties to desired doneness, turning once. Keep hot.

Ground Beef Patties, extra lean, 4-ounce patties (IMPS/NAMP 1136)

24

3. For each serving: Brush both sides of 1 pita with oil. Top with 1 ounce mozzarella and 1/2 ounce parmesan cheeses. Place grilled beef patty on top of cheese. Top with additional mozzarella cheese and #12 dipper (1/3 cup) tomato sauce.

4. Place on pre-heated baking sheet; bake in 450°F oven 8 to 10 minutes or until bread is crisp and cheese is melted.

NOTE: Focaccia squares or individual Boboli may be substituted for pita loaves.